Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Papillion, NE 68046
8 affordable buildings in 68046 · 24 more within 8 mi
Papillion, NE 68046 has 8 income-restricted buildings: 6 tax credit, 2 Section 8, and 2 senior. 24 more are listed within 8 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 68046
Shadow Lake Apartments
7301 & 7307 Ponderosa Drive, Papillion, NE 68046
48 units · 44 income-restricted · 1 BR
Meridian Club Apts
1214 Applewood Dr, Papillion, NE 68046
212 units · 159 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Grandview Apts
1427 Grandview Ave, Papillion, NE 68046
48 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Papillion Heights Apts
105 W Gold Coast Rd, Papillion, NE 68046
48 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Pheasant Run Apts
1531 Grandview Ave, Papillion, NE 68046
20 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
No buildings in 68046 match this filter.
Nearby
The 20 closest of 24 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
Pheasant Ridge
11912 Amerado Blvd, Bellevue, NE 68123
4.7 mi away
264 units · 224 income-restricted
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Southfield Apts I
7105 S 83rd St, La Vista, NE 68128
4.7 mi away
48 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Cimarron Terrace Apts Phase II
7040 S 97th Plz, La Vista, NE 68128
4.7 mi away
48 units · 38 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
Southfield Apts II
7013 S 83rd St, La Vista, NE 68128
4.8 mi away
36 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Springfield Apts
320 N 1st St, Springfield, NE 68059
5 mi away
16 units · 1–3 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Cooper Creek Duplex Units
5024 Copper Creek Rd, Omaha, NE 68157
5 mi away
2 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Cooper Creek Duplex Units
5032 Copper Creek Rd, Omaha, NE 68157
5 mi away
2 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Shilling Square Apts
2824 Schilling Plz, Bellevue, NE 68123
5.2 mi away
42 units · 34 income-restricted
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Park Villa
5603 S 95th Ct, Omaha, NE 68127
5.6 mi away
24 units · 2–3 BR
- Apply through Omaha Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 44 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Tregaron Senior Residences
2309 Greenwald St, Bellevue, NE 68123
5.7 mi away
143 units · 129 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Community Alliance Housing IV
4901 S 52nd St, Omaha, NE 68117
6.7 mi away
18 units · 16 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 68046
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,560/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $62,400/yr
- Renters in 68046 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 41%
Income limits (2026)
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA area · median family income $114,000. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $23,950 | $39,900 | $63,850 |
| 2 | $27,400 | $45,600 | $73,000 |
| 3 | $30,800 | $51,300 | $82,100 |
| 4 | $34,200 | $57,000 | $91,200 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $61,600 | $98,500 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $66,150 | $105,800 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $70,700 | $113,100 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $75,250 | $120,400 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 68046 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,260 | $1,167 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,310 | $1,219 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,560 | $1,450 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,070 | $1,924 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,340 | $2,179 |
Wider area = Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,410 (68016) to $1,820 (68113).
Census figures for 68046 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,298. Median household income $116,907. 24% of homes are rented. 41% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 19% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 68046's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 68046Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Papillion, NE 68046?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Papillion, NE 68046, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Papillion, NE 68046 have openings?
These lists for Papillion, NE 68046 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Papillion, NE 68046?
Use the phone number on each building card in Papillion, NE 68046. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Papillion, NE 68046?
In Papillion, NE 68046, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 68046?
This directory lists 8 income-restricted buildings in Papillion, NE 68046. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Is there affordable housing near 68046?
Yes — this page also lists 24 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Papillion, NE 68046 (within about 8 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Papillion, NE 68046?
Most income-restricted buildings in Papillion, NE 68046 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $39,900, and $57,000 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($63,850 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Papillion, NE 68046?
For many programs in Papillion, NE 68046, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $39,900 a year for 1 person and $57,000 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $63,850 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Papillion, NE 68046?
There is no single waiting list for Papillion, NE 68046. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Papillion, NE 68046?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists project-based Section 8, tax-credit apartments in Papillion, NE 68046. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Papillion, NE 68046?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Papillion, NE 68046, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Papillion, NE 68046 is $1,560 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Papillion, NE 68046?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Papillion, NE 68046. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Papillion, NE 68046?
Yes — this directory flags senior (often 62+) buildings in Papillion, NE 68046. Use the Seniors filter on the list. Age rules vary; call to confirm.
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Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.
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